Added Arizona and Utah to the map.  On the advise of staff at the campground we arranged to rent a car for a couple days to make the most of the Moab area.  That was a very good move which made visiting Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and the general Moab area much easier. 

     On the recommendation of the local tourist guides we started out with a drive east out of Moab on Route 128 which runs along the Colorado River for about 24 miles. If that was the only drive we took it would have been worth the trip.  It was jaw dropping with every turn through spectacular rock canyons.  This was followed by a drive through Castle Valley to the La Sal Loop Road which winds up, over, and across the La Sal mountains. Another unbelievable drive, and thankfully done in the car and not with the camper.

     After a brief stop back at the campground we headed off to do Arches National Park. The road into Arches does a switchback climb and then you are greeted by spectacular geography and many natural arches carved by the wind over time.  We did as much as we could before the moon started to come up and the sun set.   Amazing day!